HMO Guide for Seniors - Office of the Patient Advocate - State of ...
HMO Guide for Seniors - Office of the Patient Advocate - State of ...
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Questions & Answers<br />
Will my plan pay <strong>for</strong><br />
preventive care when I’m<br />
traveling?<br />
No. If you’re outside your<br />
<strong>HMO</strong>’s service area, only<br />
emergency and urgent care<br />
are covered. See page 49.<br />
Will my Medicare <strong>HMO</strong><br />
pay <strong>for</strong> physical exams?<br />
Most Medicare <strong>HMO</strong>s<br />
cover physicals with no<br />
co-pay. Ask your doctor<br />
how <strong>of</strong>ten you should<br />
have a physical.<br />
Where can I learn more<br />
about staying healthy<br />
as I age?<br />
For in<strong>for</strong>mation on<br />
healthy aging, call <strong>the</strong><br />
National Institute on<br />
Aging.<br />
things you can do<br />
How Often Should You Have an Exam?<br />
Ask your doctor how <strong>of</strong>ten you should have exams<br />
and tests, such as:<br />
Complete physicals<br />
Hearing and vision exams<br />
Colon cancer screenings<br />
Prostate exams, <strong>for</strong> men<br />
Pelvic exams and mammograms, <strong>for</strong> women<br />
Ask Your Doctor About These Shots<br />
A tetanus booster shot every 10 years.<br />
A flu shot every year.<br />
A pneumonia shot at age 65.<br />
A shot to prevent shingles.<br />
Routine Tests and Procedures<br />
Be<strong>for</strong>e you have a test, ask why it is being done,<br />
how it will be done, and if <strong>the</strong>re are any risks.<br />
If a health problem runs in your family, talk to your<br />
doctor. You may need tests more <strong>of</strong>ten.<br />
Make sure you get <strong>the</strong> results <strong>of</strong> your tests. Ask<br />
your doctor what <strong>the</strong>y mean. To learn about tests,<br />
visit www.labtestsonline.org.<br />
where to find help<br />
Lab Tests Online<br />
Learn about lab tests<br />
www.labtestsonline.org<br />
National Institute on Aging<br />
In<strong>for</strong>mation on many health topics <strong>for</strong> older adults<br />
1-800-222-2225 www.nihseniorhealth.gov<br />
<strong>Office</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Patient</strong> <strong>Advocate</strong><br />
Print a Health Worksheet on “Care <strong>for</strong> Adults 50+”<br />
www.opa.ca.gov
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